Kuehne+Nagel is hiring : Customs Entry Writer in Southgate

It's more than a job

As a Customs Specialist at Kuehne+Nagel, your job is to optimise logistics to keep our global supply chains running smoothly. But the impact of your work goes beyond that. In fact, your expertise makes both special and ordinary moments possible for people around the world. For example, your work could ensure that a global product launch happens on time-such as ethically sourced beauty and bath products stocked at local stores for your loved one's valued self-care routine. It's import and export work, but it's also so much more than we imagine.

You as Customs Entry Writer will communicate with customers, freight forwarders, and other departments to obtain necessary information to coordinate Customs Clearance and deliver shipments. The responsibility includes all aspects of handling a file from starting the shipment to completing all agreed services. A great deal involves managing communication with all parties involved and keeping the customer informed.

How you create impact

Prepare customs brokerage file and verify arrival information wit NVOCC 's / or Steamship Lines

Rate commercial invoice with provided tariff numbers

Evaluate instructions, country of origin notes and enter transmit to Customs into computer system

Prepare entry documents for Customs approval and Duty payment

Provide necessary documents to other government Agencies (i.e. Agriculture & FDA)

Prepare delivery order, send to trucker, verify receipt

Prepare billing package, bill file, mail to client

Provide superior customer service and assist on faxing, photo copying, filing

What we would like you to bring

High School diploma or equivalent

2+ years' experience in Customs Clearance and Customer service

Working knowledge of Cargo Wise would be an asset

Knowledge of domestic and international geography including countries, major cities and ocean ports along with basic knowledge of U.S. Regulatory Laws

Basic knowledge of INCO terms, the Harmonized Tariff Schedule, Customs regulations and other government agency requirements

What's in it for you

There has never been a better time to work in logistics. Bring your skills to an industry that offers stability and international career growth. We offer a great compensation and medical / dental benefits package, a 401k retirement savings plan, employee discounts, tuition reimbursement, excellent training programs, and a fun, and interesting global work environment. #LI-RT1

Kuehne+Nagel is committed to Equal Employment Opportunity ("EEO") and to compliance with all federal, state, and local laws that prohibit workplace discrimination and unlawful retaliation. Kuehne+Nagel strictly prohibits all discrimination on the basis of race, ancestry, color, age, national origin, ethnicity, religious creed or belief, physical or mental disability, marital or familial status, legally protected medical condition, genetic information, military or veteran status, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding, or related medical condition), gender (including gender identity and gender expression), sexual orientation, citizenship status, protected activity (such as opposition to or reporting of prohibited discrimination or harassment. Kuehne+Nagel will also make reasonable accommodations for disabled applicants and employees, including accommodations for pregnancy and childbirth, and for the sincerely held religious beliefs of applicants and employees depending upon individual circumstances unless such accommodation would create an undue hardship on Kuehne+Nagel.

Who we are

Logistics shapes everyday life - from the goods we consume to the healthcare we rely on. At Kuehne+Nagel, your work goes beyond logistics; it enables both ordinary and special moments in the lives of people around the world.

As a global leader with a strong heritage and a vision to move the world forward, we offer a safe, stable environment where your career can make a real difference. Whether we help deliver life-saving medicines, develop sustainable transportation solutions or support our local communities, your career will contribute to more than you can imagine.

Kuehne + Nagel is an equal employment / affirmative action employer. If you require an accommodation for any part of the online application process due to a disability, please contact the Employee Services HR Help Desk at 1-800-267-1326 during the hours of 8 : 00am - 5 : 00pm EST; Monday through Friday or via e-mail at : HR.helpdesk@kuehne-nagel.com with the nature of your request. We will answer your inquiry within 24 hours.